Help Laxmi Build A Home For Acid Attack Survivors

"When dreams die, they do not make much noise. When hopes are crushed, the signs are soundless."

Acid corrodes gently. Eating away at her skin, bones and her dreams. The rest of her life begins now. A battle against unending, excruciating pain, deformity, social negligence, ostracisation and an invisible justice system. When a girl is attacked by acid, she is also relegated to the fringes of society, consigned to its dark recesses. Often, forced to hide away from society.It is these faces that Chhanv Foundation and Stop acid attacks attempts to bring to light, from behind the veil, neglect and fear. Stop Acid Attacks is a call, a campaign against the brutality of acid violence. When we launched on March 8th, 2013, a determined resolve to bring these unseen, unknown stories to the fore, guided us.Chhanv Foundation works as a bridge between survivors and the society, as the two come to stand isolated from each other when a girl is attacked with acid. The foundation provides them urgent and adequate medical and legal aid, and rehabilitate them by finding alternate sources of income. It also connects them with potential donors and supporters for these urgent needs. Most significantly, the organization's endeavor is to motivate and strengthen the survivors. To reassure them that confidence can be the spring in their step, and faith can fuel their dreams.

About Laxmi:Laxmi is the director of Chhanv Foundation, an NGO dedicated to helping the survivors of acid attacks in India. Laxmi received a 2014 International Women of Courage award by US First Lady Michelle Obama. She was also chosen as the NDTV Indian of the YearLaxmi was just a teenager and studying in 7th standard when she suffered acid attack by one her acquaintances, a 32-year-old man whose advances she had rejected.Laxmi has been a campaigner with Stop Acid Attacks campaign. It was Her petition that led the Supreme Court to order the central and state governments to regulate the sale of acid, and the Parliament to make prosecutions of acid attacks easier to pursueWhat are they fundraising for:

A project to establish and operate a trauma relief center for women and girls, survivors of acid attack. In acute cases of acid attack, the model will provide post-hospitalization relief and care to patients of severe acid burns victimized in the attack, especially women and child, to help them recover from the physical trauma and social stigma caused after an acid attack.The project can be imagined in four essential board. Each board requires resources to function.Description of the essential boards are given below, further, it is described for required resources.

Recreation and TrainingMajor functions:• Skill and vocational training schedule• Personality and Grooming• Recreational rehabilitation of the acid attack survivorRequired resources:• Common hall space for recreational activities, equipped with a TV and PA sound system• Participation of volunteers and other skill trainers in the training programs

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8th December 2018

Dear Friends,

We are glad to have such a lovely support from all of you. The Sheroes Home is successfully continuing its operations & providing the shelter to the acid attack survivors. With all your love, it has completed a one year & on the very first-anniversary Sheroes Home is going to host a mega event called as The Gala Meet 2018-19 of Sheroes on 20th & 21st Dec 2018. Please find the details of the event below;

The Gala Meet 2018-19 of SheroesThis two days workshop is open to acid attack survivors, their loved ones, trauma workers/volunteers, allies and everyone in between. Campaign Stop Acid Attacks welcomes self-exploration, healing, solidarity, community building, and self-care through Sheroes Hangout at its Noida center while empowering participants to be in control of their own empowerment.We aim to bring around 50 acid attack survivors together to highlight the plights of the victims of acid attacks in India. We are inviting all survivors of acid violence in our network who want to learn about sharing their stories of survival to enact cultural change and/or further their own healing.

To the bring the maximum number of acid attack survivors under a roof to let them know the attack, the trauma they faced is not an end but it is a beginning of the second phase of life. The event will host the survivors which are associated in either way with Sheroes Hangout & even who are still living with the isolation and agony. The grand meet would be happening on 20th & 21st December at trauma relief center called as Sheroes Home located in Noida which was started a year ago especially for the women & child victims of acid attacks to provide the pre & post hospitalization relief. All the survivors coming to this mega gathering will be given special care, a special meal will be organized along with a musical evening for their entertainment. With this, a few workshops and seminars will be organized on acid attacks for them. These seminars would be intended to open discussion in the following relevant themes;

Social & Psychological perspectives of Acid Attacks.Social Exclusion of Acid Attack Survivors.Adequacy of laws dealing with the acid attacks.Rehabilitation of acid attack survivors like easy access to employment in the private & the Govt. sector.Efficacy of victim compensation schemes.Sensitization & Awareness to the Public.Efficacy of Punishments.

We wish the outcome of the event would definitely help the survivors to perceive that the acid attack is neither an end to the life & dreams nor is the fate of life.

At Diwali we provided the financial assistance to more than 10 survivors, the details have been attached.

Dear Friends,

We are glad to have such a lovely support from all of you. The Sheroes Home is successfully continuing its operations & providing the shelter to the acid attack survivors. With all your love, it has completed a one year & on the very first-anniversary Sheroes Home is going to host a mega event called as The Gala Meet 2018-19 of Sheroes on 20th & 21st Dec 2018. Please find the details of the event below;

The Gala Meet 2018-19 of SheroesThis two days workshop is open to acid attack survivors, their loved ones, trauma workers/volunteers, allies and everyone in between. Campaign Stop Acid Attacks welcomes self-exploration, healing, solidarity, community building, and self-care through Sheroes Hangout at its Noida center while empowering participants to be in control of their own empowerment.We aim to bring around 50 acid attack survivors together to highlight the plights of the victims of acid attacks in India. We are inviting all survivors of acid violence in our network who want to learn about sharing their stories of survival to enact cultural change and/or further their own healing.

To the bring the maximum number of acid attack survivors under a roof to let them know the attack, the trauma they faced is not an end but it is a beginning of the second phase of life. The event will host the survivors which are associated in either way with Sheroes Hangout & even who are still living with the isolation and agony. The grand meet would be happening on 20th & 21st December at trauma relief center called as Sheroes Home located in Noida which was started a year ago especially for the women & child victims of acid attacks to provide the pre & post hospitalization relief. All the survivors coming to this mega gathering will be given special care, a special meal will be organized along with a musical evening for their entertainment. With this, a few workshops and seminars will be organized on acid attacks for them. These seminars would be intended to open discussion in the following relevant themes;

Social & Psychological perspectives of Acid Attacks.Social Exclusion of Acid Attack Survivors.Adequacy of laws dealing with the acid attacks.Rehabilitation of acid attack survivors like easy access to employment in the private & the Govt. sector.Efficacy of victim compensation schemes.Sensitization & Awareness to the Public.Efficacy of Punishments.

We wish the outcome of the event would definitely help the survivors to perceive that the acid attack is neither an end to the life & dreams nor is the fate of life.

At Diwali we provided the financial assistance to more than 10 survivors, the details have been attached.

29th October 2018

Dear friends

Thank you for enormous support towards the cause. Sheroes Home is successfully continuing its operations as few new acid attack survivors have been hosted & have been provided the financial help as well, here're the names of the survivors who have been helped;

1. Anshu Rajput, a 19yrs old girl from Bijnor & has been attacked by acid by her 55 yr old neighbor2. Preeti a 23yrs old girl from Fatehpur & has been attacked by acid by a boy for refusing the advances3. Farah 30yrs old from Farukkhabad & has been attacked by acid by her husband in the domestic violence4. Ashma 35yrs old from Meerut & has been attacked by acid by her family members for the property related concerns.5. Reshma 38yrs old from Kanpur & has been attacked by acid on her private parts by her husband for not giving birth to baby boy.6. Garima a 23yrs old girl from Fatehpur & has been attacked by acid by unknown.7. Rupali a 27 yr old girl from Gazhipur & has been attacked by acid by a close friend for not accepting the advances.8. Kavita, 30yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by the neighbor for not accepting the marriage proposal9. Kunti 27yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by her husband in the domestic violence10. Gudya 25yrs old from Basti & has been attacked by acid by the neighbor for property disputes.11. Rajni 42yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by family members for property disputes.12. Jeetu a 23yrs old girl from Aligarh & has been attacked by acid by the office colleague for refusing the advances.

Also, baby Ayesha, who ingested acid mistakenly has returned to Sheroes Home with her father for the second phase of her treatment, she would be accommodated & taken care. Nirupma a survivor from Assam is staying with her mother after her surgery at Apollo hospital. We are trying to provide a healthy environment at Sheroes home to all the acid attack survivors so that they could recover speedily & live their life happily and with pride.

We are looking forward to providing some assistance to all the survivors before the light festival Diwali.

Your kindness is highly appreciated.

Thank you

Dear friends

Thank you for enormous support towards the cause. Sheroes Home is successfully continuing its operations as few new acid attack survivors have been hosted & have been provided the financial help as well, here're the names of the survivors who have been helped;

1. Anshu Rajput, a 19yrs old girl from Bijnor & has been attacked by acid by her 55 yr old neighbor2. Preeti a 23yrs old girl from Fatehpur & has been attacked by acid by a boy for refusing the advances3. Farah 30yrs old from Farukkhabad & has been attacked by acid by her husband in the domestic violence4. Ashma 35yrs old from Meerut & has been attacked by acid by her family members for the property related concerns.5. Reshma 38yrs old from Kanpur & has been attacked by acid on her private parts by her husband for not giving birth to baby boy.6. Garima a 23yrs old girl from Fatehpur & has been attacked by acid by unknown.7. Rupali a 27 yr old girl from Gazhipur & has been attacked by acid by a close friend for not accepting the advances.8. Kavita, 30yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by the neighbor for not accepting the marriage proposal9. Kunti 27yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by her husband in the domestic violence10. Gudya 25yrs old from Basti & has been attacked by acid by the neighbor for property disputes.11. Rajni 42yrs old from Lucknow & has been attacked by acid by family members for property disputes.12. Jeetu a 23yrs old girl from Aligarh & has been attacked by acid by the office colleague for refusing the advances.

Also, baby Ayesha, who ingested acid mistakenly has returned to Sheroes Home with her father for the second phase of her treatment, she would be accommodated & taken care. Nirupma a survivor from Assam is staying with her mother after her surgery at Apollo hospital. We are trying to provide a healthy environment at Sheroes home to all the acid attack survivors so that they could recover speedily & live their life happily and with pride.

We are looking forward to providing some assistance to all the survivors before the light festival Diwali.

Your kindness is highly appreciated.

Thank you

23rd October 2018

Dear Friends,

Thank you for support & love. Sheroes Home opeations are going smoothly, currently providing stay & accomodation to two victims of acid attack. One is baby Ayesha, ingested acid mistakenly staying with her father & the other is Nirupma, acid survivor from Assam staying with her mother after her surgery.

The withdrwal for the regular rent payment of the Sheroes Home.

Once again thank you for your love.

Regards

Dear Friends,

Thank you for support & love. Sheroes Home opeations are going smoothly, currently providing stay & accomodation to two victims of acid attack. One is baby Ayesha, ingested acid mistakenly staying with her father & the other is Nirupma, acid survivor from Assam staying with her mother after her surgery.